Jeff Aucoin

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Jeff Aucoin is an Office Lead Partner in our Halifax office. He is an experienced litigation lawyer with a focused practice in construction disputes, commercial disputes, leasing disputes and property litigation.

Jeff is highly respected within local construction and commercial real estate communities throughout Atlantic Canada. He advises property developers and commercial contractors, both large and small, on a broad range of legal issues that may surface throughout the life of a project, including construction disputes, liens and contract drafting.

As a trusted advisor, Jeff acts diligently to avoid disputes for his clients. By immersing himself in their operations early on, he provides forthright advice while developing strong working relationships and valuable insights needed to protect his clients’ interests and achieve an effective resolution, should a matter proceed to court action. Jeff is frequently engaged by clients to help navigate complex issues and mitigate risk, before disputes arise.

Jeff is ranked by Benchmark Canada in the areas of commercial law, product liability and construction law, and has been recognized as a Benchmark Litigation Star. Jeff has also been ranked by the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory in the area of Litigation – Commercial Insurance, and by Best Lawyers™ in Canada in the areas of alternative dispute resolution and construction law.

Jeff is a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society and the Canadian Bar Association.  Active within the local soccer community, Jeff is an avid coach and fan. He is a recipient of the Provincial Volunteer Awards for his dedication and volunteerism with the sport.